Several arrests made in “Operation Westside Wakeup”

MACON, Georgia (KBTV) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with several law enforcement agencies made arrests in a 6 month investigation.

“Operation Westside Wakeup” investigation began in January 2025. Investigators monitored jail calls of Akbar Harclerode Sr. while incarcerated. Investigation revealed Akbar Harclerode Sr. had been conspiring with his girlfriend, Kierra Howard, and his brother, Hassan Harclerode Sr., to distribute Schedule II (K-2) drugs in the Bibb County LEC.

In April 2025, investigators found out there was a connection to not only the K-2 product in the jail but a Conspiracy to Traffick Cocaine in the Macon Middle Ga. area. Further investigation determined a Conspiracy the Distribute Illegal Drugs by individuals associated with Macon Mafia Gang.

On May 23, 2025, a search warrant at 3 properties were conducted by The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigation Unit/ Gangs, ATF, DEA, FBI, SRT and Investigators from Bibb County Property, and Violent Crimes. The following was found during the searches:

1. Approximately 17 Pounds of Marijuana
2. Approximately 1.28 pounds of Cocaine/Crack Cocaine
3. Approximately 3 ounces of Ecstasy
4. Canik 9mm handgun
5. Great Lakes GL-15 Rifle
6. Anderson Manufacturing AR15 Rifle
7. Digital Scales and Packaging Materials
8. Approximately $110,000.00 dollars in US Currency from Drug Proceeds

The following individuals have been arrested and charged:

1. Hassan Shirell Harclerode Sr.(Arrested) Conspiracy to Violate the GA Controlled Substance Act (K-2), Trafficking in Schedule II (Cocaine), Trafficking in Schedule I (Ecstasy), Trafficking in Marijuana, and Conspiracy for Trafficking in Schedule II (Cocaine).

 

2. Akbar Muhammed Harclerode Sr. (IN JAIL) Conspiracy to Violate the Georgia Controlled Substance Act (K-2), Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon 3 counts.

 

3. Kierra Sharday Howard(Arrested) Conspiracy to Violate the Georgia Controlled Substance Act (K-2).

 

4. Akbar Muhammed Harclerode Jr. (Arrested) Conspiracy for Trafficking in Schedule II (Cocaine), Trafficking in Schedule II (Fentanyl), Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony 2 counts, Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute

 

5. Chanika Shamill Randall(Arrested) Conspiracy for Trafficking in Schedule II (Cocaine).

 

6. Rodney Dewayne Clyde (Arrested) Conspiracy for Trafficking in Schedule II (Cocaine).

 

7. Arias Lamar Clyde (Arrested)Conspiracy for Trafficking in Schedule II (Cocaine).

 

8. Gregory Arnett Woodard(Arrested) Conspiracy for Trafficking in Schedule II (Cocaine), Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute.

 

9. Thomas Jerry Butler (Arrested)Conspiracy for Trafficking in Schedule II (Cocaine).

 

10. Tylon Evans (Arrested) Sale of Schedule II (Fentanyl) 2 counts, Sale of Methamphetamine.

 

11.Clarence Davis Smith (Arrested) Conspiracy for Trafficking in Schedule II (Cocaine).

Paul Brown, Special Agent in Charge of FBI Atlanta, says, “The FBI remains committed to working alongside our law enforcement partners to dismantle the criminal networks fueling violence and drug trafficking in our communities. Operation ‘Westside Wakeup’ is a strong example of the impact we can have when agencies come together to target organized crime at every level.”

“This operation illustrates how the illicit drug trade reaches from the cell block to the city street. We can be very grateful for the dedicated work of the local, state, and federal investigators in bringing to justice those individuals who work to bring poison into our community,” Sheriff David J. Davis Bibb County Sheriff’s Office adds.

“It is our duty to make all communities a safe place for you and your families,” said ATF Acting Assistant Special Agent in Charge Thomas Crawford.  “The safety of the public is at the core of ATF’s mission, and we stand with our law enforcement partners eradicating violent crime from our streets and keeping firearms from the hands of gang members and prohibited persons.”

“We’re working each day to disrupt and dismantle the growing gang networks that are terrorizing our communities, and those who engage in violent crime will be held accountable,” says Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr. “This is exactly why we expanded our team to Macon, and we’re proud to be in this fight with the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, GBI, FBI, ATF and DEA. All Georgians deserve to feel safe, and we won’t rest until that’s a reality.”

Attorney General’s Office and Assistant AG. Ashton Jordan assisted with the investigation. This is the first Title -3 Investigation that the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has spearheaded and taken on as the lead investigative agency over in 10 years.